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Smoked Sausage Rice

 Smoked Sausage Rice 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves , finely minced 1 onion, chopped  14oz smoked sausages, sliced1/4" thick 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3/4 tsp smoked paprika  1 1/2 cup long grain white rice , uncooked  2 1/2 cups chicken stock/broth , low sodium (or veg stock) 2 cups frozen peas , thawed 2 tbsp parsley , chopped (optional) red or yellow pepper (optional) Heat 2 tbsp oil pot over medium high heat. Add sausages and cook until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic, pepper (if using) and onion, cook for 4 minutes.  Add rice, chicken stock, paprika, salt, pepper and the sausage. Stir, bring to boil, then reduce heat to low so it's simmering very gently. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Add peas and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff and serve. Recipe found at Recipe Tin Eats .
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Chicken Pot Pie Noodles

 I found this recipe at  See Mindy Mom 's Channel on YouTube, it begins about 12:42.  I'd like to try this with turkey and any leftover vegetables. Looks like something good with Thanksgiving leftovers.  Chicken Pot Pie Noodles Egg Noodles - 12oz package 3 cloves garlic, diced 1/2 onion, chopped 2 T butter package of mixed frozen vegetables (defrosted) (add peas if not already included) 2 T flour  1 cup half and half 1 cup chicken broth (drained) 1 can chicken Cook noodles. Sauté garlic and onions in butter. Add vegetables. Sprinkle in flour. Mix with silicon wisk. Add chicken broth. Add half and half. Bring to a low boil and mix while it thickens. Add chicken. Add noodles, or serve over noodles.

Coconut Curry Lentils

  Creamy Coconut Curry Lentils with Spinach 2 T olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 t. fresh ginger 1 small onion 1 T. curry powder 1 cup brown lentils 2 cups veg broth 1 can coconut cream (or coconut milk) 3 cups fresh baby spinach cilantro  1. Mince garlic, grate ginger, dice onion. In a soup pot, saute olive oil, garlic and ginger for a minute. 2. Add onion and continue saute until the onion is soft and translucent. Add curry powder and saute another minute. 3. Add dry lentils and broth. Stir to dissolve any brown from the bottom of the pot. Cover and heat at med-high to bring to boil. Once boiling, turn heat down to low, let simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Add the coconut cream and stir over heat to combine. Let it simmer uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often, to thicken. 5. Turn off heat and add spinach, stirring gently.  6. Serve over rice with cilantro garnish. 

Cheesy Chicken and Rice

 Cheesy Chicken and Rice 1 lb chicken (cubed) olive oil salt & pepper Stir over heat to cook chicken. Add more salt & pepper 1 t. chili powder 1 t. cumin 1 T. minced garlic cook until fragrant  Then add: A bit more olive oil 10 oz can diced tomatoes 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup uncooked white rice stir and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes

Chocolate Drizzle

 Chocolate Drizzle 1 1/4 cup cream or half and half 2 T. butter 1/2 t. vanilla Heat together to melt butter. --- Then slowly whisk in: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 T. flour --- Stir constantly for 6 minutes. Whisk in a pinch of salt.  Drizzle over cake.

Ginger Cookies

A Christmas recipe dedicated to Tony Henderson (1962-2023) Blend together: 1/2 cup butter 2/4 cup brown sugar 1 t vanilla Add 1 large egg Then add  1/4 cup Molasses In separate bowl mix:  2 cups flour 1 t ginger 1t baking soda 1 t cinnamon  1/2 t cloves 1/2 t baking powder 1/4 t salt Mix dry into wet.  Press together into a disk shape. Refrigeratorate for 2 hours.  With powdered hands, roll into 1" balls. Roll balls into rough sugar. Place on greased baking sheet 2" apart.  Press into 1/2" flat. Bake at 350 for 9-15 minutes.  Enjoy!

Skillet Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

 1 lb boneless chicken thighs 1 t. salt 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, cut inot 1/2 inch pieces 2 T. avocado oil 2 T. butter 2 T. honey 1 t. taco seasoning (optional) 1 clove garlic Heat oven to 350. Sprinkle chicken with salt.  Heat 1 T. avocdo oil in skillet (ideally cast iron), add chicken and allow to brown for about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from heat and set aside. Turn heat down a bit.  Add remaining avocado oil and add sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with salt. Brown for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, melt butter, honey, taco seasoning and garlic (microwave is good).  When potatoes are ready, return chicken to skillet along with any juices. Pour honey mixture overtop. Mix.  Bake until chicken is cooked (10-20 minutes).